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Joni Ernst

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Year

Score

Role

Party

Dist.

2025
83.12
Sen
R
2024
68.37
Sen
R
2023
75.00
Sen
R
2022
71.43
Sen
R

Overall Trend

0%25%50%75%100%20222023202420252022: 71.43%2023: 75.00%2024: 68.37%2025: 83.12%

Year

2025
100.00
86.36
100.00
60.00
60.00
100.00
100.00
76.71
100.00
2024
100.00
100.00
100.00
33.33
100.00
100.00
56.14
2023
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
66.67
87.50
100.00
57.14
100.00
2022
100.00
75.00
100.00
80.00
80.00
66.67
100.00
63.16
66.67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sen. Joni Ernst's voting record?

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) earned a 83% ILA score for 2025, clearing the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. Joni Ernst was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, an award given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard. Across 4 years rated, Joni Ernst's lifetime ILA score averages 74%. Joni Ernst serves Iowa in the U.S. Senate.

How aligned is Joni Ernst with limited-government principles?

Joni Ernst earned a 83% ILA score in 2025 and was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA. Joni Ernst cleared the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.

What is Joni Ernst's ILA score?

Joni Ernst has a 83% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Joni Ernst's lifetime average is 74%.

Has Joni Ernst received recognition from ILA?

Joni Ernst was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard.

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